Feeling heavy after the holidays? Vidya from Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach shares a gentle 14-day gut reset using tea.
Why This Episode Matters
This episode walks through a three-phase approach to supporting digestion and liver health after weeks of rich food and stress, no harsh cleanses, no fasting, just thoughtful herbal support that works with your body.
You'll learn why most detox teas push too hard too fast, and how a slower, structured approach actually helps your gut and liver do what they're designed to do. Vidya explains the Total Body Detox Kit she created for her Orange County community—people dealing with bloating, sluggish digestion, and that general heaviness that builds up during the winter months.
This is for anyone in Southern California looking for a reset that doesn't require deprivation or complicated protocols. Just tea, simple eating, and a little consistency.
The Three-Phase Approach (14 Days)
Phase 1: Digestive Aid Tea (Nights 1–3)
A calming evening tea that relieves constipation and gently moves things through your system. You can't support deeper detox pathways if elimination is backed up, so this phase clears the way.
Drink one cup before bed for three nights.
Phase 2: True Detox Tea (Days 4–10)
This is the core reset. You'll drink this tea twice daily while eating clean, simple foods, lean proteins, vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains. During this week, pause coffee, other teas, and non-essential supplements so the herbs can support your liver's natural detox pathways without interference.
Your liver is always working to process and eliminate metabolic waste. This phase gives it consistent, quiet support to catch up on what's been building.
Phase 3: Optimal Gut Health Tea (Days 11–14+)
After clearing waste and supporting liver function, your gut needs to rebuild. This phase uses double-fermented Puerh tea, rich in probiotics and trusted in Chinese medicine for digestive balance. It helps restore your microbiome so the benefits last beyond the two weeks.
You can continue drinking this tea as part of your regular routine.
How to Actually Make This Work
Start with a prep phase (5–7 days before): Gradually reduce alcohol, sugar, and processed foods. This prevents the headaches and irritability that come from jumping into a cleanse cold. Think of it as easing your nervous system into the transition.
Pick your timing carefully: Choose 14 days when you're not traveling, facing major deadlines, or managing high-stress events. Your body responds best when your routine is steady.
Keep taking your medications: If you're on prescriptions or managing health conditions, continue everything as prescribed. Check with your doctor if you have questions about starting any cleanse.
Pay attention during reintroduction: After the 14 days, bring foods and supplements back slowly—one or two at a time. Notice what makes you feel good and what brings back bloating or fatigue. This teaches you more about your body than any test could.
What People in Orange County Notice
Less bloating within the first week. More consistent energy throughout the day. Better sleep. Clearer thinking. That general feeling of being lighter and more like themselves again.
Stay Connected
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Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at hello@teaandturmeric.com
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Jan 14 202614 mins